Bernardsville Library’s book group, Saturday Samplers, will meet Saturday, February 7 at 3:30 pm to discuss “The Keeper of Lost Causes" (2011) by Jussi Adler-Olsen. [The author will not be present.] This novel was an international bestseller and the first installment of Jussi Adler-Olsen's bestselling Department Q series. It tells the story of Carl Mørck who used to be one... Full story »

The first meeting of Andrea Mastrobattista's new inspirational workshop series, "Life Your Most Fulfilling Life," will be held at Bernardsville Public Library on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 pm. This workshop is designed to help people who feel they are not yet living the life they were meant to live, or have aspects of their lives that need improvement. Ms.... Full story »

On Tuesday, January 27 at 7:00 pm at Bernardsville Public Library, Carol Simon Levin will present “Flying Higher: A WASP Takes Wing.” It's the story of the amazing WASPs, the women airforce service pilots of World War II, told through the eyes of Ann Baumgartner Carl, a Jersey girl who spent her teenage years in Bernardsville and who trained as... Full story »

The next meeting of Bernardsville Public Library’s book discussion group, Memoirs and Coffee, will be held on Tuesday, January 27 at 10:30 am in the library’s Community Room. Manager Pat Kennedy-Grant will lead the discussion of “Etched in Sand: A True Story of Five Siblings Who Survived an Unspeakable Childhood on Long Island” (2013) by Regina Calcaterra. [The author will... Full story »

Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, January 25 at 2:00 pm for a free screening of “Disruption,” a fast-paced cinematic journey through the wild world of climate change: the science, the politics, the solutions, and the stories that define this crisis at this pivotal point in human history. The movie, produced and directed by Kelly Nyks and Jared... Full story »

The maker movement in the United States isn’t just a hobby; it’s having a significant impact on school curriculum development and growing local economies. To celebrate making and maker culture, residents throughout New Jersey will come together on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in libraries, schools, museums, homes, and other community locations for the first annual NJ Makers Day. NJ Makers... Full story »

Saturday Crafters, the monthly craft group organized by Bernardsville Public Library, will meet on Saturday, January 24 at 3:00 pm. Individuals are invited to bring their own handwork projects to the Library and work together in a comfortable, communal setting while enjoying the benefits of shared tips and conversation. They can also take advantage of the many books available at... Full story »

Do you ever wonder about the birds in your backyard? Now you can get acquainted with many of our local, common backyard birds when Naturalist Christa Wood, from the Somerset County Park Commission, speaks at Bernardsville Public Library on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm. During this program, listeners will learn the essentials of backyard bird watching, basic identification skills,... Full story »

Reading fifty books in fifty-two weeks may seem daunting, but share the goal with a supportive group and it can be a lot of fun. Community members are invited to come to the first meeting of this year's 50 Book Challenge on Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 pm in the library’s Community Room. There will be animated discussion, reading suggestions... Full story »

Bernardsville Public Library’s next session of English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) classes will begin on Monday, January 19. Classes will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays at both 3:00 pm and 7:15 pm and will run for twelve sessions (through April 16). There is no charge to attend and students may attend classes in more than one timeslot if they wish. At the... Full story »

Bernardsville Public Library will host a poetry and prose reading by Marcia Ivans, Nancy Gerber, and Judith Hugg on Wednesday, January 14 at 7:00 pm. Ms. Ivans is a Chatham-based poet who wrote a collection of poetry called “Darkness on Sunny Days”; Nancy Gerber, a writer who lives in Montclair, will read from her new book, “Fire and Ice”; Ms.... Full story »

Finding the right pre-school for your child can be daunting, and taking the time to schedule and visit multiple schools can be time-consuming and exhausting. To make the task a little easier, Bernardsville Public Library will host its fifth Pre-School Fair on Tuesday, January 13 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm (snow date: February 24) to allow parents and caregivers of... Full story »

Bernardsville Public Library is pleased to present a free Trilogy Repertory production of "A Tale of Sleeping Beauty" on Saturday, January 10 at 1:00 pm. The play, written by Steve and Kathy Hotchner, is directed by Jaye Barre. Children in the audience will participate in the production: The townspeople have deserted the Castle in the middle of the night The curse... Full story »

Come meditate in a circle of consciousness at Bernardsville Public Library on Friday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Bernardsville resident Gail Mardfin will lead a new series of monthly guided meditation sessions in which different types of meditation will be explored with a time of sharing to follow for those who are so inclined. First timers and those with any... Full story »

"Self-improvement has never been so easy when the 'keys' are revealed, the stories are shared, and an action plan is in place." So writes Bernardsville author and lifestyle coach Carla Hugo, who recently published "Keyed In: 7 Keys To Transform Your Life." Meet her and her editor and Bernardsville Middle School English teacher Kimberly Flynn at Bernardsville Public Library on... Full story »

For those who maintain a gluten-free diet, the holidays can be a particularly challenging time. On Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm, Nicole Cerillo, a Registered Dietician and Celiac Program Clinical Manager at the Kogan Celiac Center of Barnabas Health, will guide listeners on how to go gluten-free for the holidays and how to navigate the diet (and all those... Full story »

Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 pm for a free concert, "The History of Jazz Through Song." Trumpeter, flugelhornist and vocalist Gordon James and his quartet will take listeners on a journey through the different eras of jazz with words and song. This lecture and performance, inflected with humor, will cover the origins of... Full story »

What is open source software and who can benefit from using it? To find out, come to Bernardsville Pubic Library on Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 pm. Because many open source programs can be obtained at no cost or at a very low cost while purchasing software and upgrades is expensive, many people choose to use open source for their... Full story »

On Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm at Bernardsville Public Library, Brian R. Tomkins, Esq. will discuss intellectual property (IP) and how it is both a competitive tool and a valuable asset for businesses. He will provide attendees with useful tips on protecting their intellectual property and for developing pragmatic and cost-effective strategies consistent with their business goals. Mr. Tomkins... Full story »

You've heard of “shop local” for the holidays, but how about “make local”? On Wednesday, December 3 at 4:00 pm, Laura Shabazz will lead a paper holiday wreath workshop at Bernardsville Public Library. During this maker activity, attendees will learn how to use discarded books to create unique paper wreaths—perfect hostess or teacher gifts! After learning the process at the... Full story »